I just realised that this year marks Xanadu's Dolls tenth year . . . how time flies when you are having fun with like minded souls. Little did I know when I posted about my 1st Anniversary bunny Jax that I would still be posting on this blog ten years later.
Many of the original bloggers who I chatted with over the years have moved on and new ones have joined our ranks. I'd like to thank everyone for their visits and friendship, especially those who have stuck with me through the ups and downs we all faced with Covid and my recent ill health.
To celebrate this occasion I've taken a few snaps of the dolls who haven't been seen for a while.
If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
To see the full lyrics and hear it sung by Henry Hall click HERE
Eloi and Suzanne with their teddy bears
Ava and Anais
(who's wondering why she has the small teddy bear and who stole her hat)
These little Minouche's will soon be a group of five (yes, back to an uneven number) just as soon as Emile arrives home. I'm feeling happy today and hope you are all having a wonderful week.
Happy 10th Anniversary! I believe I found your blog late 2019, which feels like it was yesterday but also, at the same time, like it was a long time ago. I too, have found that lots of the people that I used to interact with when I started have moved on, and from time to time I wish I could keep in touch with them. But I've also found new interesting people along the way, which I am very grateful for.
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Thank you MC. Yes, it's a strange feeling that, I've felt it too. :) It is a shame people move on, especially if you feel like you have formed a bond with them, but that's just life and I guess we should be grateful to have had them in our lives at all.
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Happy anniversary, chica! I'm so glad you didn't throw in the towel for good!
ReplyDeleteThanks RM. Me too! It just wouldn't be the same without someone to share the hobby with and I enjoy chatting with you all.
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Thank you Linda! Yes, I still have him and he's never had a face up, but he's no longer naked. LOL! Don't worry, I will, life just wouldn't be the same without our weekly (sometimes daily) chatter.
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Happy 10th Anniversary!!! Wow time does fly. I can't even remember how long I've had my blog but technically I haven't really posting for the past 2 years on a regular basis. I'm really happy you are still around and posting on your blog. You have a lot of great dolls and a lot I don't collect but love to see through your blog. The dolls with their adorable teddy bears are so cute. They have lovely faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alasse. I know. You should be able to check by going back to your first post. They are lovely dolls. I think what I love most about them is their faces, they have a calm and peacefulness about them.
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Happy 10th anniversary!!! Honestly, time flies!! I remember I found your blog soon after I started mine, so it's been a journe, indeed! I agree with Alasse's comments--I'm happy that you are still around!
ReplyDeleteThank you Musume, I'm happy to still be around too!
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Happy Anniversary! I need to check how long my blog is going too ;). I love reading your post and looking at your beautiful (and very various!) dollies. I don't collect child-looking dolls, but I adore yours and the wonderful clothes you are making for them. And those teddies! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chiriann, I never used to collect them and to be honest I never intended to, but they have a way of jumping into my cart and before I know it they're here. :)
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Happy Belated Anniversary! I had to go check my own blog after I read this, and it will be ten years doll blogging for me too, in July. I'm glad that we found each other's blogs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barb. I am too, it's really good to have dolly friends to chat and share ideas with.
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Happy Anniversary! It is amazing how time flies, especially when you have fun! Great to have you around! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Niina. I don't know where the time goes lately, I get up early enough to get lots done, but sometimes I never even make a dent in my to do list before it's time to cook dinner! Dollies take up a lot of time don't they? LOL!
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Happy Tenth Anniversary! Time flies when you are having fun. Love your little Minouches such sweet dolls. hugs x
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee. It sure does. :)
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I am very late with my congratulations, but I wish you a happy Anniversary too! The Minouches are darling.
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